A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4257940 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259915 epoch_slot_no: 4715 block_no: 4257763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1422 time: 2020-06-05 23:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7ce8184b2870805addd85e9a5498c6b95a97619334d015020283ea7a83ff059Block Operator
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